Hey, wanna hear the bizarre origin of another well-known wedding tradition? I thought so:
FACT: Rather than carrying flowers, brides in the Middle Ages would carry a bouquet of pungent herbs and spices in an effort to ward off evil spirits. Dill was especially common, as it was not only thought to drive away negative energy, but it was also known as the herb of lust — its inclusion was expected to stimulate sexual desire as the newlyweds prepared to consummate their marriage. The bridal bouquet as we know it was born when Queen Victoria held a small clutch of flowers at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.